Strictly Automotive

The owner Ray was ruder beyond belief on the phone when I asked for a quote on replacing rear brake drums on a 2003 GMC Sierra. Ray explained on the phone that GM brakes «bloody suck» with a heavy accent and he hates working on them! I was speechless on the phone and just said ok thank you, good by and hung up! How could someone in business talk to a customer like that over the phone? Stay away!!!

I would not recommend. I had my windshield wiper motor replaced after it broke from being replaced last year. They charged almost double! The labor cost as much as I paid for everything previously.

Honest Mechanics at a fair price. Corey gave me the run down on my 2004 Subaru but didn’t try to up-​sell me on repairs that I didn’t need. I will definitely be back for any future repairs.

I recently brought my Subaru in to get my brakes fixed, and get it checked out after a cross country move. The team at Strictly Automotive did an excellent job with a quick turnaround. Corey called and gave me a rundown of other problems I might face in the future (it’s a ’98, so I’m not surprised) but did a great job letting me know how to prioritize fixes, how to do maintenance on small problems, and when I would know it’s time to fix other things.
I felt like everyone at Strictly was very trustworthy and personable. They take pride in their work. I’m happy to find a spot that specializes in Subaru fixes so I will be back again (hopefully not too soon!)

I think I’ve found my new mechanic! I loved my old mechanic in Aurora, but since moving to Cap Hill I’ve been looking for something more convenient. I read a lot of good reviews of this place and decided to trust my fellow Unilocalers.
I had my FJ in to have my tires swapped out and they were super accommodating with my schedule. I was on a time crunch as the tires were delivered two days late and I was leaving for a ski trip that evening. They got me in first thing in the morning and called with updates along the way, so that I knew exactly when the tires were going to be done.
The entire staff was extremely friendly, and they were overall very reasonably priced for other services. I have always driven Japanese cars, and many mechanics charge more to work on them or take longer to get parts in. I like that Strictly Automotive specializes in Japanese vehicles, so I know my car is in good hands. I will definitely be bringing my FJ here for any future maintenance or repairs.

I recently brought my 94 Camry here because it was overheating. I dropped it off and explained what was going on the evening before it would be serviced. The next day I didn’t hear from anyone so by 1pm I called to check in on the car. They said they were still working on it and they would call me. Around 4:30pm I get a call saying they topped all my fluids and replaced a taillight etc but didn’t find a problem. They mentioned they didn’t have a good description of the problem when dropped off. On too of this they charged me 120 dollars for the checkup and replacing bulb and fluids.
I have never been to a place that does not quote me a price or ask me before they do something like replace a bulb that they will charge me for. I mentioned this so they got the price down to 107. However, I was still charged $ 107 for no answer in what’s wrong. If my car was fine I could have ignored this… But here I am a week later stranded because my coolant is completely empty and I am now having to tow my car to a different shop.
These guys mentioned maybe I had a slow leak but my coolant would not be empty in a matter of days if it was a «slow» leak. Feel like they must not have had time to look at it or something. Ultimately I feel like I got ripped off for nothing. I will not be returning here. Can’t believe they have 5 stars on Unilocal

I would give six stars if I could. This is my neighborhood mechanic and I am so lucky that they are! I have taken our aging Honda CRV to them several times for different maintenance each with great results. The most recent time was a head scratcher with the AC, and they not only fixed the primary issue, they diagnosed a secondary issue related to a long ago service bulletin that neither I nor my dad had ever received, and which could only be dealt with by a Honda dealership. In addition, they didn’t charge me for parts or labor the second time, even though they had clearly spent a ton of time on it (and helped me get together a solid case to make Honda pay for the work) because they’d been unable to fix it. They are gems. Please patronize them.

I originally experienced Strictly Auto when I had them inspect the 2010 Subaru Impreza I ended up eventually purchasing and I have been taking by subbie there ever since. I have to say, do not judge a book by its cover on this one as the building and location are pretty off-​putting at first glance but man do they make up for it. These guys are always super nice and provide excellent service! In my experience they have been very honest and it really doesn’t feel like they are trying to always up-​sell the service or sell you things you don’t really need.
Highly recommended!

Went in for oil change. Fast, friendly and very professional. I will be back.

These people are awesome. I interacted directly with Greg and Corey and they were both incredibly helpful. They helped me diagnose exactly what was wrong with my car and they fixed the problem quickly and for a fair price. I will most definitely be coming back here for all of my car needs. Thanks guys.

Good experience — i recommend

Epilogue 2015:
Had Greg and crew at Strictly Automotive inspect 2 used Subaru Outbacks, helping us choose which of the 2 pre-​purchase inspection cars to buy. Although you don’t always get good news, I’d rather he be honest with me, which he is, and I appreciate it from him, and his crew.
After our 1^st inspection, we learned a lot how some dealerships are more professional than others when you give them sad news. Our 2^nd inspection on a 2^nd car went much more smoothly, a win-​win for all involved. Our old car was dead and Greg went the extra mile helping us find a decent salvage place. We still give Strictly Automotive a 5+ Star rate. When you work with them, they feel like family, like I am visiting my uncle Greg and crew. Although we don’t see each other often, you go ‘Oh Yeah’ this place rocks.

Great place to take your car to. They are really busy but were able to look at my car the next day and was able to perform routine maintenance much cheaper than the dealer. They will tell you when they look at your car, when it will be done, call you with updates, and will be thorough with what they did when you check out. This place seems like a honest place to take your car.

This place is one of the most honest, friendly, and timely shops I’ve ever been to in Colorado. Corey is great, because he explains everything that’s going on and is up with you front with expectations (he’s also very friendly). They said my car would be done in a couple days, and it was. If you have a Subaru, Honda, Toyota, or other Japanese car that needs a repair, go here.

While I ultimately ended up getting my service needs taken care of before I left Santa Fe, the man from Strictly Automotive who helped me price out a job on the phone was extremely helpful and mindful of my timing needs (asap!) and budget. I felt they priced the job very fairly. If I end up moving to Denver (I’ve almost done so a couple of times), these guys would be my mechanics. Thank-​you!

Great management, great service, and honest work. I’ve brought my jeep in there several times and I’ve always been satisfied.

There are a few things that are hard to find in a new city: a new hair stylist, a new doctor, and a new mechanic. I’m glad I got the mechanic part covered. We brought in our 07 TL for «a weird sound when braking.» The crew was able to figure out what it was (rusted rotors — somehow the brakes were that worn) and quoted us a very fair number and had the work done in a day. In that moment, I probably would have paid anything because I needed my car but I was happy that I wasn’t ripped off — particularly being a young woman. Cory even took the time to show me the old rotors he took off the car and the damage from the rust, which I appreciated. For reference, what I paid was about 40% less than what the Honda/​Acura dealership quoted me.

Wow! Cory and everyone at Strictly Automotive are amazing. They not only gave me a few price guides regarding what my car needed, but also really walked me through the process
Honest, genuine people who are actually looking out for your best interests. 5 stars across the board!

Took my car in today and they are just amazing. I have only been in Denver for one year so it’s nice to know I have a mechanic I can trust and recommend. Thank you guys for your honest and upfront opinion!

This place comes highly recommended on Unilocal,and I had a similar experience. Seems like an honest shop, with fair prices, and reasonable time for service.
Honda Civic Sedan 2006, ~100k miles
Got 4 new tires, without any attempts to upsell me. I asked them to evaluate my shocks/​struts, and they advised leaving them on. Like brakes, you could almost always sell someone on a new set — I’m happy they didn’t take that opportunity. Definitely going back.